In Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, written by Shannon and Dean Hale with art by Asiah Fulmore, a lost princess returns to her world with a giant sword and makes adorable friendships.
REVIEW: Untold Horror Is a Horror Revelation
Like many writers and creatives, I have a file on my computer of incomplete projects. Some things I have abandoned, and other times I have been left high and dry by gonzo publishers. A few months ago, I filed multiple pieces to be greeted not by cheque but by ghosting. Their silence is impenetrable, and…
REVIEW: Inferno #2 – Fire and Frost
The defining image of Inferno #2 comes at its halfway point: the faces of Professor X and Magneto reflected in the hollow gold eyes of Destiny’s mask. Destiny cannot see Xavier and Magneto, but she sees through them. Jonathan Hickman’s scorched script underlines the theme with red ink as Stefano Caselli visualizes it beautifully.
REVIEW: Deadpool: Black, White and Blood #2 – A Great Big Pile of Gore
While the second issue of Deadpool: Black, White, and Blood is a less necessary purchase for ‘Pool fans, it’s still a worthy compendium of his bloody, funny antics.
REVIEW: The Eternals Is Imperfect, But It’s a Fun Film With A Charming Cast
The Eternals, Jack Kirby’s cosmic tale of space gods, was always a weird choice for an MCU adaptation. Kirby’s psychedelic colors and bombastic designs are a poor match for the pseudo-realistic militarized costumes of our current heroes. When you think “adaptable” you don’t really think Eternals. So how did the MCU version fare? Well, it…
REVIEW: Van Helsing: Beast of Exmoor is More Bark than Bite
The legendary hunter Liesel Van Helsing returns in this bloody romp through the moorlands. A beast has returned to wreak havoc outside Somerset, and the locals are no match for the creature, leaving Liesel the only one left standing to take it down. However, while this monster-hunting adventure contains a fair bit of intrigue and…
DC PUBWATCH: October 2021 Edition
It’s spooky season as The Nice House on the Lake #5 reclaims the top spot for the month, as the best of a bevy of fantastic horror comics releasing during the month.
REVIEW: Squad Explores Cathartic Violence Gone Too Far
A quote from Megan Abbot’s Dare Me made the rounds on Tumblr a few years ago: “There’s something dangerous about the boredom of teenage girls.” Maybe Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle had that quote in mind as they penned Squad, an original young adult graphic novel following Becca as she finds cruelty and violence where…
REVIEW: Beast Boy Loves Raven Is a Heartfelt Story About Acceptance and Trust
During the ‘00s, I would watch the animated tv series Teen Titans and find solace as a nerdy teen of color who felt out of place. I would especially find comfort in the dark, snarky superhero Raven due to our similarity with shitty parents and the struggle to connect with others. At the same time,…
REVIEW: Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2021 Halloween Special
This Halloween, Keres, the Goddess of Death, returns for a bloody romp through Nightmareland, capturing souls at the haunted amusement park. Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2021 Halloween Special is an anthology that features four flawed horror tales, bookended by a spooky main story that makes the ride whole worth it.
Vault Pubwatch – October 2021
Catching up on all things Vault since my last pubwatch, we’ve got a few things in the news, including this i09 interview with Si Spurrier discussing The Rush, his new horror comic set during the Yukon gold rush.
REVIEW: The Bloody Beauty of Dracula: Son of the Dragon
Collecting the original digital series, Dracula: Son of the Dragon is a sprawling horror fantasy graphic novel. It follows the mythical rise of Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler, and his transformation into the vampire Vlad Dracula. Artist Salgood Sam and writer Mark Sable present a moody epic that explores the life of…